Najam Shah

Work experience

Aug 2014Jan 2015

Security Consultant

Prudential Insurance

Joined Prudential to project manage and implement improved security solutions as part of a large-scale security programme. Initially this covers secure system baselines, vulnerability scanning/management and operational security process definitions. The project was completed successfully and deadlines were all met.

20032005

Technical

Technical Security Architecture, BNP Paribas, London

Promoted to Team Leader for the Technical Security Architecture team within a newly established Global Security Operations team. Managed a team of 3 security architects while also a hands-on security architect.

Key Projects

Implementation of centralized firewall management using Check Point Provider-1.

Implementation of ISO 27001 ISMS for the UK and France territories as part of major restructure within the bank.

Security architecture of global MPLS network for branch connectivity.

Key Responsibilities

Personnel management. Provide guidance and motivation to team members.

Defining security standards and security review of new in-house and 3rd party software solutions.

20012003

Information Security Consultant

BNP Paribas, London & Paris

BNP Paribas is one of the largest retail and investment bank with over 150.000 staff globally. The main headquarter for investment banking is in London. In this role I was working for Global Infrastructure as the UK Information Security Consultant, tasked with setting up a local security presence in London. Review and consult the business and IT teams on security best practices and company security policies. Travelling between London and Paris to cross territory communication.

19992001

Information Security Consultant

Schroders Investment Management, London(Perm)

Project consultancy on IT security based around BS7799 Information Security Standard. Improving the information security processes and user/system access management.

19981999

Technical Pre-Sales Consultant

Computeraid Services

Provided a high level of technical expertise for blue-chip clients in the following areas – Pre-Sales, R&D and Transition Projects. Clients included Boots, Clarks Shoes, Woolwich and Thorn EMI. Tendered for complex solutions up to £250k.

Education

19891994

B.Sc (Hons) Electronics & Computer Science

Syddansk University in Odense, Denmark.

19861989

A Levels

Mulernes Legat Skole, Odense, Denmark. Mathematical and
Science.

Personal Summary

A multi-skilled and experienced security architect with good all-round ability to juggle multiple projects and meet deadlines, whilst at the same time quickly understand complex and interdependent business processes. Very capable with an ability to identify and then deal with a client’s needs by translating them into appropriate technical solutions. Very good hands-on on a number of technologies including Cloud Services (AWS), Windows, Unix/Linux, Firewalls, IDS/IPS, Cyber Security solutions to tackle malware and advanced threats (FireEye, Imperva, F5 ASM). Experienced in providing motivation, guidance and up to date consultancy service to both colleagues and clients.

Now looking for a new and challenging position, one that will make best use of my existing skills and experience and also further my personal and professional development.